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FE62 UMT

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,987 mi
Last recorded147,987 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 UMT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 147,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 147,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 138,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,868 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 121,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 110,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad sensor close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,838 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 47,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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FE62 UMT is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE62 UMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE62 UMT registered?

FE62 UMT is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FE62 UMT safe to buy?

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